Over 29.1 million Americans, or 9.3% of the population, have diabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar, due to not producing insulin (type 1 diabetes), or not producing enough insulin for proper function or the cells do not react to insulin (type 2 diabetes). Diabetes can harm many parts of the…
Read MoreWhat is gum disease? Gum disease sounds like a scary thing, but what is it? Gum disease also called gingivitis or periodontitis is caused when bacteria grow in the mouth. A common, mild form is gingivitis, which, if untreated, can lead to periodontitis. Periodontitis is more severe and can cause tooth loss and may increase…
Read MoreIt can be a constant struggle to get kids to eat their veggies especially if they’re green! What’s a parent to do? Here are some sly ways to encourage healthier eating in kids just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! Dips: Maybe they won’t touch a stalk of broccoli with a 10-foot pole but what…
Read MoreIf you check out any lifestyle blog or magazine, chances are you’ve heard of Oil Pulling. The popular health fad entails swishing around a spoonful of oil for 20 minutes, preferably in the morning, as a holistic remedy to extract bacteria. Reported benefits include relief for ailments such as headaches, asthma, arthritis and skin conditions.…
Read MoreThere are few things as painful and startling as a mouth burn. You think that coffee is farther away in your travel cup or that your burrito couldn’t have gotten that hot in the microwave, but then it hits you! And the most frustrating part of the whole experience is the after-burn. Unfortunately, there isn’t…
Read MoreDon’t let the headline of this post fool you. I don’t advocate do it yourself dental care at home instead of at your usual Monarch Dental office, only that some dental care is DIY worthy. So before you grab an ice skate and a rock for that abscessed tooth ala Tom Hanks in Castaway, read…
Read MoreCavities, like most other health issues, can vary in degree or seriousness. When a cavity first begins to form, it’s pretty easily treatable and we’re able to keep it from spreading. If left untreated, however, it can lead to some pretty serious complications, including tooth loss. Your best chance of minimizing tooth damage from cavities…
Read MoreLet’s face, it sometimes your next brushing is long after your last meal. And when this is the case, our breath can be a problem. If you’re like me, you usually reach for a stick of gum to help take the edge off. This is actually a great option if you can’t brush, as gum…
Read MoreFirst steps, first words, first day of school; these are all great memories that parents cherish for years. First tooth brushing, on the other hand, is generally not one of the memories we think back on fondly. And unlike other firsts, their first time brushing on their own is really more about all the lessons…
Read MoreBrushing – kids hate it, parents know it’s important. Or at least, that’s a common conflict in households. The hassle of getting your kids to brush is no fun, but the benefits of establishing good brushing habits are huge. Besides preventing tooth decay and gum disease, which is one of the most common causes of…
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